Best Nyc Transit Apps

4.6😐(39K ratings)

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Navigate New York City like a local with real-time updates for subways, buses, and trains. Plan trips, get arrival alerts, and track your journey with detailed maps and customizable widgets.

What We Love

🚀 Helpful for navigating NYC transit
👍 Provides multiple route options
💡 Customizable favorites and settings
🚀 Useful for tourists and new users
👍 Accurate real-time information

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate arrival/departure times
🐛 Missing major transit stops
🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking
🐛 Confusing interface for multi-modal trips
🐛 Slow performance and glitches

Transit • Subway & Bus Times by Transit App, Inc.

Track NYC MTA, CTA, LA Metro

Strong Contender

4.6😐(982K ratings)

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Navigate your city with real-time public transit information. Plan routes, track vehicles, and receive instant alerts for buses and trains in over 1,000 cities worldwide. Save favorite destinations for quick trip planning.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate real-time transit information
👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
🚀 Reliable and helpful for commuting
👍 Useful features like route planning and alerts
🚀 Comprehensive coverage of transit options
👍 Convenient for travelers in unfamiliar cities
🚀 Crowd-sourced data for better accuracy

Room to Improve

🐛 Inconsistent bus/train arrival times
🐛 Unreliable GPS tracking and location data
🔒 Concerns about paid subscription model
🐛 Bugs and glitches after recent updates
🐛 Inability to view full schedule or make route changes

The Official MTA App by Metropolitan Transportation Authority

MTA transit and map info

Worth Considering

Railroad tickets and trips

4.4😞(13K ratings)

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Access real-time transit information for subways and buses directly from the source. Get live arrival times, service status updates, system maps, and connect with customer service via chat. Save your favorite routes for quick access to essential transit details.

What We Love

🚀 Accurate train times
🚀 Helpful for commuters
🚀 Useful for tracking service changes
👍 Clean design
👍 Offline maps

Room to Improve

🐛 Inaccurate bus arrival times
🐛 Unreliable train arrival times
🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
👎 Confusing and unintuitive interface
👎 Too many steps to access basic information
👎 Favorites feature not working properly

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MTA TrainTime

Buy and use railroad ticketsPlan trips with departure timesReal-time GPS train tracking

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Citymapper: All Live Transit

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Live Bus, Subway, Train Times

Real-time trip planningTurn-by-turn navigationLive wait times and ETAs

Plan and navigate your journeys using real-time public transit, ride-sharing, and micro-mobility options. Get turn-by-turn directions, live updates, and compare travel times and costs across various modes of transport.

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Live NY Routes & Transit Times

Official MTA subway mapsTransit route plannerOffline functionality

Navigate New York City's subway system with official MTA maps and a smart route planner. Get live service status, countdown clocks, and offline access to help you travel efficiently. Plan routes to popular attractions and save your favorite stations.

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NYC Transit - MTA Transit

MTA App NYC Transit

Real-time vehicle updatesCross-platform favorite stopsNearby stop finder

Get real-time transit updates for NYC buses and subways, including Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North. Plan your trips, find nearby stops, and favorite your routes for quick access across devices.

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NJ TRANSIT's Official App

NJ TRANSIT

Mobile ticketing and passesReal-time arrival/departure infoTrip planning for rail, bus, light rail

Plan your trips across New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia with real-time transit information. Purchase and display mobile tickets and passes securely. Receive instant alerts for rail, bus, and light rail services.

by VIA Metropolitan Transit

Trip planningReal-time vehicle trackingPass purchasing

Plan, pay for, and track your public transit journeys. Discover the best routes, view real-time vehicle locations, and purchase passes conveniently. Stay updated with service alerts and event information.

Live Transit: Bus & Train ETA

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Real-Time Transit Tracker

Real-time bus and train trackingLive departure and arrival timesIntelligent trip planner

Navigate public transportation with real-time bus, subway, and train tracking. Plan your trips, get instant alerts for delays, and access up-to-the-minute schedules for major cities. Your essential companion for urban travel.

by Friends of New York Transit Museum

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New York Transit Museum

Interactive scavenger huntExplore transit systemDiscover hidden history

Embark on an interactive scavenger hunt through New York's transit system. Discover hidden history, learn transit facts, and unlock rewards as you explore the stories that move the city.

Subway & bus arrivals

Real-time arrival timesHome & Lock Screen widgetsFavorites list

Get real-time subway and bus arrival information directly from the MTA feed. Features include home and lock screen widgets, service alerts, live tracking, and offline maps. Supports Apple Watch for convenient access.

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New Jersey Bus & Train Times

All NJ Transit in one app

NJ Transit Bus: Live Times

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by Yin Wang

Real-time bus schedulesLive bus location trackingTrip planning

Get real-time bus schedules and live location tracking for New Jersey transit. Plan your trips efficiently with up-to-date information.

Book a ride with DCTA

Schedule rides easilyIn-app paymentsReal-time trip planning

This app allows registered DCTA service users to easily plan, schedule, and pay for trips within designated service areas. It offers real-time trip planning with step-by-step navigation and in-app payment options.

Explore NYC like never before

Paperless ticketingLive schedulingReal-time updates

This app offers a comfortable and enjoyable way to commute and explore New York City. It provides paperless ticketing, live scheduling with real-time updates, and a trip planner to discover new routes. Receive personalized notifications and consider an unlimited pass for frequent travel.

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by ETA Transit Systems Inc

ETA Transit

Up-to-the-minute arrival predictionsRoute planning and comparisonSystem alerts for outages and delays

Get real-time transit arrival predictions, plan your routes, and receive important system alerts. This app offers accurate and easy-to-use information for riders of select transit agencies, helping you stay informed about delays and outages.

NYC Transit in One App

All NYC transit in one appTrip plannerLive departures

This app consolidates all New York City public transit options, including subway, bus, rail, and ferry, into a single platform. It offers trip planning, real-time departure information, and live journey tracking to help users navigate the city efficiently.

NYC Subway Arrival Times

Real-time subway arrival timesNearby station arrivalsFavorite station saving

Get real-time NYC subway arrival times for nearby and favorite stations. See up to six train arrivals to plan your commute. Save up to five stations for quick access and use widgets for instant updates without opening the app.

NYC subway Map MTA subway time

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NYC Subway, Bus, MTA Map

Real-time transit status and alertsOffline access to detailed MTA mapsTrip planner with route optimization

Navigate New York City's public transit system with real-time updates, detailed maps, and trip planning. Access subway, bus, and train information offline to plan your journeys efficiently.

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